QXO has tentatively completed its $11 billion acquisition of Beacon, securing 580 branches across North America. The deal aims to modernize operations using AI for improved efficiency and is expected to close in April.
A new study suggests covering all suitable rooftops worldwide with solar panels could generate 65% of global electricity: Roofing contractors stand to gain by integrating solar solutions into their services.
Rising construction costs in early 2025 were fueled by a rush to buy materials before new tariffs took effect, giving domestic producers more pricing power, the Associated Builders and Contractors trade group reports.
Federal agents uncovered 700,000 fentanyl pills hidden in roofing shingles, exposing a new smuggling tactic that raises safety concerns for contractors and supply chains.
QXO has potentially secured an additional $830M in private funding, boosting cash reserves to $6B for its $11B bid to acquire Beacon; the company aims to modernize the $800 billion building-product distribution sector through AI.
Scammers cloned a UK roofing firm's website, deceiving customers and harming its reputation. As technology use increases, experts warn contractors about rising cyber threats like phishing and ransomware.
A British man dubbed a "human wrecking ball" caused $260K in damage to two homes in a revenge rampage after losing a legal dispute with his neighbors by literally tearing the roofs off the homes; see the video.
The Roof Masters, en San Diego, prospera bajo la dirección de Rosa y Rudy Verdugo, equilibrando las necesidades familiares con el crecimiento empresarial, y se han convertido en uno de los techadores mejor calificados de California.